Delcy Rodríguez ordenó la centralización del sistema nacional de agua bajo la autoridad única de Hidroven

TL;DR

Venezuela's national water system is undergoing a strategic restructuring under a decree by interim president Delcy Rodríguez.
All regional and municipal water companies will be merged and absorbed by the state-owned Hidroven.
The measure aims to centralize the management of water and sanitation services to improve their provision to the population.
This initiative is part of the economic emergency declared in 2025.
Hidroven will become the sole national authority for the integrated management of water services.
The process requires all affected structures to adapt to the new organizational model within 30 days.
Venezuela has faced significant water access issues for over a decade, with intermittent service and reliance on storage tanks and water trucks.
A 2024 survey indicated that 40% of the population receives water only a few days a week, with 56% dissatisfied with the service.
Experts cite decades of underinvestment, talent drain, and past organizational centralization as primary causes for the water crisis, rather than climate change.
Past reports have linked Hidroven and regional water companies to corruption scandals and the misuse of billions of dollars intended for infrastructure projects.
Many water treatment plants, distribution networks, and equipment are in poor condition due to neglect and obsolescence.

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